Sangsad Bhaban, April 8 -- The "Spatial Planning Bill, 2026" was passed in Parliament on Wednesday aimed at ensuring sustainable development, protecting agricultural land, and managing rapid urbanisation across Bangladesh.

A comprehensive legal framework bill, placed and moved by Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher, seeks to replace the "Spatial Planning Ordinance, 2025" and establish a structured hierarchy for land use and infrastructure development.

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The proposed law introduces three distinct levels of spatial planning to ensure every inch of the country is developed under a strategic vision. These are -

National Spatial Plan (NSP): A long-term strategic doc...